Widge
Widge
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Music: Done with Dallas by Bradley Carter • Iron Horse by Angie and the Car Wrecks • I Caught Ya Hidin’ by Paperboy • Hot Mess by Black Pistol Fire • Blizzard of My Love by Paperboy • Matter of Time by Runaway Dorothy • Chasing Trains by Publish the Quest
Most music provided by Mevio’s Music Alley.
The Shorts — My Bluebird of Happiness
My Bluebird of Happiness
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You can find more of Hilary’s writing at TheGription.com.
Music: Past the Sun by The Cassettes • Workin’ Hard Woman by Kelly Richey • Title of Photograph: Filled with Dread in Los Angeles by Chuck Hoffman • 15 Minutes by Hemmit • Innuendo by Chiwawa
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Live from 5Point Vol. 7
Live from 5Point Vol. 7
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Our next guest, Katie Lee, was a force to have on stage. Feisty, poignant and ready to tell you what she thinkS, Katie is not your typical nonagenarian. Katie started her career as an actress in Hollywood, but soon left it behind after taking her first trip down the Grand Canyon. But it was Glen Canyon that she fell in love with. When it was flooded in 1963, Katie used her voice to write songs and books about the river and the west. And she’s still using her voice as an activist for the environment.
This episode contains strong language.
Nobody’s River will be at mountain and adventure film festivals for the rest of the year. It will release online late 2014
You can see and hear more of Katie Lee in DamNation with screenings scheduled around the country, or schedule one near you. And you can watch it online on June 6th.
Watch the DamNation trailer now.
Music: Lake Rise by John Berry • Bloom by Benny No-Good • Holy Water by Denise Casey
Some music provided by Mevio’s Music Alley.
The World by Bike
The World by Bike
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Music: Fire Diary by Ken Christianson • Tango de la Muerte by Matadors • Ruben’s Train by Bradley Carter • I Believe People Can Change by Publish the Quest
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The Treewok
The Treewok
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Today, we bring you a story about the pursuit of snow, world domination and cheap rent. It’s imperfect. It comes with inconveninces. Trade-offs. But, at the end of the day, what would you rather trade in? Convenience? Or time chasing down dry rock or fluffy snow?
Music: Some Kind of Hate by Angie and the Car Wrecks • Chain by Harmonica Lewinsky • Hotel Denalian by Bravo, Max! • Young Blood by Black Pistol Fire • Primary Colors by Ken Christianson
Most music provided by Mevio’s Music Alley.
Dan was kind enough to share some photos of one of the smaller treehouses from the Treewok episode. Enjoy!
